Căpâlna: population and statistics
Căpâlna has a population of 1,311 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 24.1 people per km². It ranks 2,873 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,311 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Căpâlna ranks No. 95 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.1 ‰ in Căpâlna, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 998.5 ‰ in Căpâlna, compared with an average of 499.0 ‰ in Bihor County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Căpâlna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Căpâlna in numbers
Where is Căpâlna?
Population of Căpâlna over time
Căpâlna had 1,482 residents in 2016 and 1,311 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,352 |
| 2022 | 1,324 |
| 2023 | 1,322 |
| 2024 | 1,321 |
| 2025 | 1,340 |
| 2026 | 1,311 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,605 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Căpâlna
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 30 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.19 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,008 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,309 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,860 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 998.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.10 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 668 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căpâlna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căpâlna
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade36 · 24.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services16 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 9.3%
- Construction13 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.3%
- Transport and storage6 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 6.7%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 6.0%
- Accommodation7 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căpâlna?
Căpâlna has 1,311 residents (2026), ranking 2,873 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căpâlna?
Căpâlna covers 54.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Căpâlna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căpâlna went from 1,482 to 1,311, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Căpâlna?
Căpâlna is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.735, longitude 22.102.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpâlna?
In Căpâlna, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 30 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpâlna?
In Căpâlna, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 998.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Căpâlna?
The nearest to Căpâlna are Cociuba Mare (6.2 km), Holod (6.4 km), Sâmbăta (9.6 km), Uileacu de Beiuș (11 km), Răbăgani (11 km).